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Search for "2027 Lexus RX" right now, and you'll find spy photos of a camouflaged prototype near the Nurburgring, reports of a mid-cycle refresh coming later this year, and plenty of guessing about a three-row RX L. What you won't find is anything from Lexus itself. The automaker's newsroom page for 2027 models lists one vehicle so far, the electric TZ. The RX isn't on it. Or at least not yet.

Serials have become the backbone of the streaming era, especially on Netflix. Serialized television is when a show's plot unfolds in sequential order over the course of a season. It's long-form storytelling that typically works best with dramas—Stranger Things, The Crown, etc. Watching the episodes in release order matters. Often, these shows are binged because the complex character arcs and cliffhangers encourage streaming multiple episodes at once.

Streaming bundles have become the new normal in the industry, and no service has an aggressive strategy as much as Peacock. Now, NBCUniversal is pulling off its biggest crossover yet—Peacock Premium is coming to YouTube Premium in the U.S.

Most people who use the Command Prompt regularly have a muscle memory routine of pressing the Up Arrow key until the right command comes back around. It works, but it's slow, and if you run the command more than a few steps back, you're in for some cycling. There's a faster way that's been sitting on Windows since the early 90s, and most people have never seen it.

Are you still using Thingiverse to find models for your 3D printer? It’s time to upgrade your 3D model search engine with these three sites that are better in just about every way.

Are you tired of untangling cables and chargers just to plug your phone or tablet in? I was, and I decided to finally do something about it. After adding retractable cables to my arsenal, I realized this was the upgrade I had been needing, and there's no going back for me.

For years, buying a luxury SUV meant paying a premium for the badge as much as the vehicle itself. If you wanted a quieter cabin, better materials, and the latest technology, brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac were the obvious destination.

Kevin Hart has become one of Netflix's most valuable stars. His latest comedy movie, 72 Hours, quickly shot to No. 1 on Netflix, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Perhaps one of these thrillers will surge into the Top 10 this week.

Your private chats with Anthropic's Claude might be very public. Searchers have discovered that many Claude conversations are searchable in Google, some of them containing sensitive information.

Automakers have made infotainment a major selling point, and during a test drive, dealers are quick to point out the size of the screen, the built-in apps, the voice controls, and all the connected features packed into the dashboard. I understand why. Technology helps make a car feel newer and more advanced, especially when two models are otherwise difficult to separate.

Your router is one of the most important devices you use regularly, but unless you purchase a prosumer router, you probably can't do that much with them. The firmware is locked down, security updates are issued on someone else's timetable, and they often have remote management features enabled that you can't get rid of.

You might not have to go with SpaceX's Starlink to get full satellite service on your phone. Amazon has requested approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch satellites for a Leo Direct-to-Device service with deployment starting in 2028.

Subcompact SUVs have become one of the hottest segments in the market as buyers look for affordable, practical vehicles that keep ownership costs in check. The Toyota Corolla Cross has long been a default choice thanks to its reputation for reliability, but the competition has caught up quickly, with newer rivals offering more space, technology, and refinement for similar money.

It's the last week of the month, and theaters are packed thanks to The Odyssey and soon-to-be-released Spider-Man: Brand New Day. At home, the major streamers are releasing a slew of movies before the calendar turns to August. The best new movie to hit streaming this week—and my top selection—happens to be one of the most shocking movies of the year. It stars two A-list actors and hails from A24. Need I say more?

QR codes are one of those things that became so normal so fast that most people stopped thinking about them entirely. You see a square, you point your phone at it, and you go wherever it sends you. That's normally how it works. That automatic trust is exactly what makes them worth understanding better. That blind trust is a big issue, and you need to break the habit.

I can’t believe we’re already knee-deep in summer listings with another month of premieres and library additions. Paramount+ has released its August lineup, and while it features a massive lineup of live sports, there is also a stacked lineup of TV and movies hitting the service.

Even old and tiny SSDs can find a new job if you give them the chance to, and in this economy, it's much better to get creative than to open up your wallet.

Software is one of the easiest business expenses to underestimate. Between Windows, Microsoft Office, VPNs, and creative tools, costs can add up quickly, especially for small businesses and freelancers.

These are some of my trusty community plugins Obsidian that I use daily on my phone and my computer. For readers who don't know, Obsidian is a markdown app where you can take notes, build knowledge libraries, draft and publish your writing, etc. You can use it vanilla too, but it's missing some critical features out of the box, which I patch with open-source plugins developed by the Obsidian community.

This week on Amazon Prime Video, we continue to explore some of the platform’s critically acclaimed movies. From gripping true stories to searing character studies, each of our selections pulls you into its authentic world and, at just the right time, releases you with its indelible impression, showcasing its cinematic commitment.